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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,442.95, 363,664.41 and 76,230.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,442.95, 363,664.41 and 76,230.95 is: 114,346.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,442.95 : 363,664.41 = 76,230.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,442.95/363,664.41 = 76,230.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,442.95x = 363,664.41 × 76,230.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,442.95x = 27,722,481,637.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,722,481,637.17/242,442.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,346.42

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